Hancock tides today
- Tide now -1.2 ft ↑ rising · high 1:24 am (11.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:40–7:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 51 °F smooth · 4.3 s from the south
- Wind · air 4 mph · 39 °F from the SSW, gusts 14 · clear
- Sun 7:05 am–5:28 pm 10 h 22 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 6:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:49 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:30–2:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Hancock there are high tides at 12:37 am (11.2 ft) and 12:45 pm (12.8 ft) and low tides at 6:37 am and 7:16 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:24 am. The sun rises at 7:05 am and sets at 5:28 pm: 10 h 22 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:07 am to 3:07 am and from 1:38 pm to 3:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph). Clear, 39 °F.
Fishing in Hancock today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:37 am
- Sunrise at 7:05 am
- Rising pressure (+0.21 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 7:40 am, combines the 6:37 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 6:20 pm to 7:20 pm, with the 7:16 pm low tide and moonrise. Also worth a try from 12:00 am to 1:40 am, with the 12:37 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, longfin inshore squid, Atlantic mackerel and Atlantic cod. October is one of the months when these are seen most: longfin inshore squid and Atlantic mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Hancock
Is it a beach day?
Rip current risk tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- Feels like 42 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 51 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:45 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 51 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 6:37 am
Low tide at 6:37 am and 7:16 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:37 am and 12:45 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Hancock
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- Marlboro Beach 4.2 mi · S
- Lamoine Beach 5.6 mi · S
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Maine (Maine Healthy Beaches).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Hancock
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:37 am 11.2 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 6:37 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:45 pm 12.8 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 7:16 pm -1.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 38 min to high tide at 1:24 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 12:37 am high tide and 84 for the 12:45 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 14.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 25 (13.3 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (-1.8 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 27 to 30 (coefficient 84, 14.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 20 (coefficient 48, 7.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:05 am · 5:28 pm | High tide 12:37 am · 11.2 ft | Low tide 6:37 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:45 pm · 12.8 ft | Low tide 7:16 pm · -1.4 ft | Coef. 84 | 91% | Major periods 1:07 am · 1:38 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:07 am · 5:26 pm | High tide 1:24 am · 11.2 ft | Low tide 7:25 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:33 pm · 12.8 ft | Low tide 8:07 pm · -1.3 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:11 am · 2:43 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:08 am · 5:25 pm | High tide 2:16 am · 11.0 ft | Low tide 8:17 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:28 pm · 12.6 ft | Low tide 9:04 pm · -1.0 ft | Coef. 82 | 74% | Major periods 3:15 am · 3:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:09 am · 5:23 pm | High tide 3:16 am · 10.7 ft | Low tide 9:16 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:30 pm · 12.2 ft | Low tide 10:06 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 79 | 63% | Major periods 4:17 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:11 am · 4:22 pm | High tide 3:21 am · 10.6 ft | Low tide 9:22 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:38 pm · 11.7 ft | Low tide 10:11 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 75 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:12 am · 4:21 pm | High tide 4:27 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 10:33 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 4:47 pm · 11.4 ft | Low tide 11:19 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 71 | 41% | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:13 am · 4:19 pm | High tide 5:35 am · 10.6 ft | Low tide 11:48 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 5:58 pm · 11.1 ft | — | Coef. 70 | 30% | Major periods 5:57 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Hancock has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Ellsworth (NOAA), 8.3 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Hancock
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 1.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-southwest (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:46 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station ATGM1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Hancock today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:45 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 1:10 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 8 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:37 am (12:10–1:10 am), low tide 6:37 am (6:10–7:10 am), high tide 12:45 pm (12:20–1:10 pm) and low tide 7:16 pm (6:50–7:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 51.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:58 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 6:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 1:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:40 am to 8:10 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation.
Weather in Hancock
Now in Hancock
- Low / high
- 24 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 3%
- Clouds
- 19%
- Humidity
- 72%
- Dew pointDew point
- 31 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 32
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.39 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 31° | 28° | 25° | 33° | 47° | 49° | 42° | 38° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NNW | 2 NNW | 0 N | 0 WNW | 5 SW | 7 SW | 5 SSW | 4 S |
| Gusts | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 38° 4 S 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 37° 2 ESE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 38° 3 ESE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 38° 4 SE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 3 SSE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 10 SW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 12 SW 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 13 SW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 24 / 49 °F | 8 mph SW | 0.5 ft | 12:37 am · 12:45 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 37 / 60 °F | 13 mph SSW | 1.5 ft | 1:24 am · 1:33 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 64 °F | 14 mph W | 1.4 ft | 2:16 am · 2:28 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 33 / 51 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.0 ft | 3:16 am · 3:30 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 29 / 54 °F | 11 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 3:21 am · 3:38 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 59 °F | 9 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 4:27 am · 4:47 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 56 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | 5:35 am · 5:58 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 56 °F | 9 mph SW | 1.3 ft | 6:39 am · 7:05 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 56 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.2 ft | 7:37 am · 8:04 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 55 °F | 13 mph SSE | 3.7 ft | 8:29 am · 8:58 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 54 °F | 11 mph NW | 4.7 ft | 9:16 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 52 °F | 12 mph NW | 3.8 ft | 9:59 am · 10:32 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 52 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.9 ft | 10:40 am · 11:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 49 °F | 5 mph N | 1.4 ft | 11:16 am · 11:51 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 37° / 60° 1.5 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 45° / 64° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 33° / 51° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 29° / 54° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 37° / 59° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 37° / 56° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 38° / 56° 1.3 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.1 °F; normal high: 54 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:46 pm (local time).
The sun in Hancock
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:01 am
- Full dark 6:32 pm
- Civil dawn 6:35 am
- Civil dusk 5:58 pm
- Solar noon 12:17 pm (32° high)
- Daylight 10 h 22 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:46 pm
- Full dark 6:32 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,230 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hancock
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:07–3:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:38–3:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:54–10:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:19–7:19 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Hancock
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Sorrento boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Town Landing 5.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Boat ramp 6.3 mi
- Flanders Pond Boat Ramp 6.4 mi
- Sullivan Marina 2.5 mi
- Back Cove Marina 5.0 mi
- Sorrento Marina 5.3 mi
- Ellsworth Waterfront Marina 8.3 mi
- Golden fresh bait 4.5 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.3 mi from shore and 0 ft at 2.9 mi.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Hancock) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.9 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.9 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 2.9 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.9 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Crabtree Ledge Light 4.3 mi south
- Built
- 1890
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Tides near HancockTides nearby
- Sullivan2.9 mi
- Franklin4.1 mi
- Sorrento5.4 mi
- Trenton8.5 mi
- Bar Harbor10 mi
- Gouldsboro11 mi
- Surry12 mi
- Winter Harbor12 mi
- Steuben14 mi
- Cherryfield17 mi
Hancock at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,232 people. Coordinates: 44.529° N, 68.254° W.
- It is 116 mi northeast of Portland, the main place in Maine. The sun rises 6 min earlier and sets 10 min earlier than in Portland.
- The nearest tide station, Ellsworth, is 8.3 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Sorrento Town Wharf (4.8 mi).
Questions about HancockQuestions
What time is high tide today in Hancock?
Today in Hancock there are high tides at 12:37 am (11.2 ft) and 12:45 pm (12.8 ft) and low tides at 6:37 am and 7:16 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Hancock?
At 5:28 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hancock?
At 7:07 am. First light comes at 6:02 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:07–3:07 am, Minor 9:54–10:54 am, Major 1:38–3:38 pm, Minor 6:19–7:19 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Hancock?
Partly cloudy, from 24 °F to 49 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph) and a 3% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hancock?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the south. The water is 51.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hancock?
The best time to visit Hancock is from June to August: highs of 73 °F to 79 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Ellsworth (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).